PROGRAMME OUTLINE
This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:
- A course of study in Actuarial Science with a specialism in Data Analytics which has been awarded full accreditation by the IFoA (UK).
- Competent teaching staff with professional or specialised academic qualification, possessing working experience from actuarial industries/ academia.
- Course syllabus which is comprehensively structured in tandem and compliance with the 2 biggest actuarial bodies, the IFoA (UK) and the SOA (US).
- Comprehensive guidance to mould graduates to be industry-ready.
INTERNSHIP:
Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.
CAREER OPTIONS:
Actuary
Data Analyst
Data Scientist
Data Engineer
Risk Analyst
Financial Analyst
Business Analyst
Financial Planning Advisor
Investment & Portfolio Manager
Regulator
Statistician
Mathematician
Professor.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONS:
APUs Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Studies with a specialism in Data Analytics is a 3-year degree programme of full-time study. This programme is to develop students mathematical, statistical and analytical skills in addition to actuarial practices as preparation to become a qualified actuary.
Actuaries are highly regarded professional and they work across several industries including life and general insurance, commercial and investment banking, pensions and healthcare, consulting firms, and public sector. Actuaries are problem solvers and strategic thinkers with a deep understanding of risk management they are one of the top paying professionals as they are usually in high demand worldwide.
APUs Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Studies offers Double the Advantage with a Dual Award from De Montfort University (UK), worldwide recognitions from IFoA, SOA and CAS to attain associateship and fellowship and enrich global community.
